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Pullman Car Company Collection

The Pullman Car Company revolutionized luxury train travel in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, providing passengers with unparalleled comfort and service

Background imagePullman Car Company Collection: Passengers dining in a Pullman parlour railway car, 1882. Creator: Unknown

Passengers dining in a Pullman parlour railway car, 1882. Creator: Unknown
Passengers dining in a Pullman parlour railway car, 1882

Background imagePullman Car Company Collection: The kitchen of a Pullman car, 1882. Creator: Unknown

The kitchen of a Pullman car, 1882. Creator: Unknown
The kitchen of a Pullman car, 1882

Background imagePullman Car Company Collection: Painted Panel from Pullman Car Interior, c. 1939. Creator: Wayne White

Painted Panel from Pullman Car Interior, c. 1939. Creator: Wayne White
Painted Panel from Pullman Car Interior, c. 1939

Background imagePullman Car Company Collection: Chicken mayonnaise (photo)

Chicken mayonnaise (photo)
5991421 Chicken mayonnaise (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chicken mayonnaise)

Background imagePullman Car Company Collection: Cocktail hors-d oeuvre (photo)

Cocktail hors-d oeuvre (photo)
5991430 Cocktail hors-d oeuvre (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cocktail hors-d oeuvre)

Background imagePullman Car Company Collection: Decorated gateau (photo)

Decorated gateau (photo)
5991429 Decorated gateau (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Decorated gateau)

Background imagePullman Car Company Collection: Souffle en surprise (photo)

Souffle en surprise (photo)
5991419 Souffle en surprise (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Souffle en surprise)

Background imagePullman Car Company Collection: Poulet en cocotte aux primeurs (photo)

Poulet en cocotte aux primeurs (photo)
5991437 Poulet en cocotte aux primeurs (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Poulet en cocotte aux primeurs)

Background imagePullman Car Company Collection: Glazed capon (photo)

Glazed capon (photo)
5991435 Glazed capon (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Glazed capon. Illustration for Progressive Catering, A Comprehensive Treatment of Food, Cookery)

Background imagePullman Car Company Collection: Assorted tartlets (photo)

Assorted tartlets (photo)
5991420 Assorted tartlets (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Assorted tartlets)

Background imagePullman Car Company Collection: Photographic postcard of Pullman Porter, Omer Ester and his wife Jean, ca. 1930s

Photographic postcard of Pullman Porter, Omer Ester and his wife Jean, ca. 1930s
Black-and-white photographic postcard that was never stamped and mailed but has written in pencil on the back the name " Omer Ester"

Background imagePullman Car Company Collection: Shoehorn carried by Pullman Porter Robert Thomas, ca. 1920. Creator: Unknown

Shoehorn carried by Pullman Porter Robert Thomas, ca. 1920. Creator: Unknown
Metal shoehorn with one end flat while the other end is concave. One end of the tool has the word " DOBSON" imprinted on the one side

Background imagePullman Car Company Collection: Hole punch used by Pullman porter Thomas McCord, 1940s. Creator: Unknown

Hole punch used by Pullman porter Thomas McCord, 1940s. Creator: Unknown
Machine for punching tickets used by African-American porter Thomas McCord on the Pullman railway service. Being a Pullman porter was one of the jobs that helped build the black middle class in

Background imagePullman Car Company Collection: Photographic postcard of Pullman Porter, T. R. Joseph, ca. 1930s. Creator: Unknown

Photographic postcard of Pullman Porter, T. R. Joseph, ca. 1930s. Creator: Unknown
Black-and-white photographic postcard that was never stamped and mailed but has written in pencil on the back the name " T.R. Joseph". The image on the postcard is of Pullman Porter, T.R


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The Pullman Car Company revolutionized luxury train travel in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, providing passengers with unparalleled comfort and service. From plush sleeping quarters to elegant dining cars, Pullman cars set the standard for opulence on the rails. Today, these historic cars are cherished relics of a bygone era, offering a glimpse into a time when travel was as much about the journey as it was about the destination. Step back in time and experience the glamour of train travel with a ride on a beautifully restored Pullman car. Feel the nostalgia and romance of a bygone era as you glide along the tracks in style and sophistication. The legacy of the Pullman Car Company lives on through these meticulously preserved pieces of history, reminding us of a time when traveling by rail was truly an unforgettable experience.